SMK College of Applied Sciences warmly welcomes all returning students and new first-year students joining the SMK community! We are delighted to welcome everyone back and invite the entire SMK community to celebrate the beginning of the new academic year together at the Academic Year Opening Ceremony, which will take place on 1 September at 13:30. 

The Academic Year Opening Ceremony will be held at all three SMK campuses: 

• Vilnius (Kalvarijų St 137E, Vilnius)

• Kaunas (Vilties St 2, Kaunas)

• Klaipėda (Liepų St 83B, Klaipėda)

A special “SMK Intro” Week programme, designed specifically for first-year students, will take place from 1–4 September. This introductory programme is created to help new students smoothly begin their academic journey, become familiar with the SMK environment, meet lecturers, get to know fellow students, and become part of the wider SMK community. 

We invite everyone to mark this special date in their calendars and join us for a memorable start to the new academic year. 

“SMK Intro” Programme for International Students
Vilnius

September 1|Start of the Academic Year Celebration “SMK Intro”

SMK Vilnius Campus (Kalvarijų St. 137E, Vilnius)

13:30 – The official opening of the academic year and SMK Introductory Week.

September 2 |Your SMK Journey Starts Here!

Auditorium 228

10:00 – Your Studies: Everything You Need to Know (Representative of the Study Department)
Discover how your studies work, what to expect, and where to find the support you need throughout your academic journey. 

10:30 – Welcome to Lithuania!
Migration Information Center
Get to know your new home! Learn more about Lithuania, everyday life, and the essential information you need about your legal stay.

12:30 – Break

13:00 – Life Beyond the Classroom: Discover ISN (International Students Network)!
Studying is about much more than lectures! Meet representatives of ISN and discover opportunities to meet new people, join events, explore Lithuania and make unforgettable memories.

14:30 – See You Tomorrow!

For those unable to attend in person, please join online HERE. 

September 3 | Unlock Your Opportunities!

10:00 – Discover Your Study Programme 
Meet your Head of Study Programme. Get to know the people, opportunities and experiences behind your studies!

Auditorium 309

11:00 – Your Student Guide. Everything Every SMK Student Needs to Know (Indrė Jonušaitė, SMK IT Systems Manager; Samson Toye, Researcher & Lecturer)
From SMK systems and digital tools to Erasmus+ opportunities and essential student information — everything you need to start your journey with confidence.

12:00 – Break

Auditorium 302

12:30 – Life in Lithuania
Migration Information Center
Housing, healthcare, driving, marriage labour market trends, employees’ rights and workplace culture.

14:00  That’s Just the Beginning!
Closing, farewell and the start of your SMK journey!

For those unable to attend in person, please join online HERE. 

Meet your Head of Study Programme:

103 Auditorium (Rita Karabanovienė)
Marketing and Advertising
Digital Communication

203  Auditorium (Julija Loiterytė)
International Business
Finance and Investment Management
Business Building and Management

206 Auditorium (Jurga Matulevičienė)
General Practice Nursing

309 Auditorium (Toma Tamulevičienė)
Future Business and Artificial Intelligence
English Foundation
Tourism and Recreation 

313 Auditorium (Eglė Kesminė)
Computer Games and Animation
Programming and Multimedia
Information and Cyber Security

208 Auditorium (Raimondas Paškevičius)
Video Creation and Media 

September 4 | Get to Know Your Study City 

10:00 – Discover your study city through an interactive game.

Meeting point: Vilnius Cathedral Bell Tower (Cathedral Square 2, Vilnius).

September 5 | Trakai Trip

Get ready for a student adventure to Trakai town! We’ll explore the beautiful lakeside views, wander through the charming town, visit the Trakai Castle (optional), and finish the day with a delicious taste of traditional Lithuanian kibinai.

10:00  – Departure from SMK Vilnius Campus (Kalvarijų St. 137E, Vilnius)

17:00  – Return to Vilnius

Please register HERE. 

For those who would like to explore the city after the scheduled tours, we are sharing the calendar of the “Vilnius Is My City” events.

Explore Vilnius

Mark 1–5 September in your calendar and get ready to begin this exciting new chapter of your student life together with SMK! 

Kaunas 

September 1|Start of the Academic Year Celebration “SMK Intro“ (only for on-site students)

SMK Kaunas Campus (Vilties St 2, Kaunas) 

13:30 – The official opening of the academic year and SMK Introductory Week.

Auditorium 101

September 2nd | Your Studies: How It All Works (for on-site and online students )

Auditorium 306

13:30–13:45 Successful Studies Abroad – A Holistic approach. Greetings from the Head of SMK Kaunas (Inga Bilinskienė, Head of SMK Kaunas Branch)

13:45–14:00 Introduction to SMK (Laima Petraitytė, Head of International Study Programmes)

14:00–14:30 Introduction of the SMK Kaunas Student Council 

14:30-15:00 Be Smart – Stay Healthy (Rehabilitation Clinic Antalgia) 

15:00–15:30 The Art of Remaining Yourself in a Global World (Ona Peičiūtė)

Join Online

September 3rd | Unlock Your Opportunities (for on-site and online Students)

Auditorium 306

09:00–11:00 SMK Rules and Regulations: Get Involved and Create! (Inga Bilinskienė, Laima Petraitytė, Ona Peičiūtė)

11:00–11:45 My Study Programme: What Awaits in the Academic Journey? (Meetings with the Heads of International Study Programmes, Laima Petraitytė and Ona Peičiūtė)

11:45–12:00 SMK Premises Tour (for representatives, except online participants)

12:00–13:30 Lunch Break / Free Time

13:30–14:00 Opening of Photographer Vita Kučinskienė’s exhibition: “Daikto Alter Ego: Slaptas daiktų gyvenimas“ (English title: “An Object’s Alter Ego: The Secret Life of Things”) 

14:00–16:00 Registration for Studies at the Study Department and TRP Information (Room 305) 

Join Online

September 4th| Get to Know Your Study City (for on-site students only) 

14:00–20:00 Kaunas Culture Fair 2026 (a public event; participation is free of charge and open to everyone). More information is available here.

More information

Klaipėda

September 1|Start of the Academic Year Celebration “SMK Intro“

SMK Klaipėda Campus (Liepų St 83B, Klaipėda)

13:30- The official opening of the academic year and SMK Introductory Week.

September 2 | Your Studies: How It All Works (for on-site and online students) 

Room 107

10:00 – Get to Know the Study Program (Meeting with the Head of Study Programme, Viktorija Babirova)

11:00 – Feel the SMK Vibe (Raimondas Paškevičius, Head of SMK Study Programmes)

12:00 – Closing remarks

Join Online

September 3 | Unlock Your Opportunities (for on-site and online students) 

Room 107

10:00 – A Closer Look at the Academic Process (Academic Administrator Alina Mincevičienė and Head of SMK Study Programme Viktorija Babirova)

11:00 – Creative Workshop “Buzzz Monster” (SMK Director of Sales Ieva Jakūbauskė)

12:00  – Break

12:30  – What Every Student Needs to Know? (Project Manager Donata Dulkė)

13:30 – Closing Remarks

Join Online

September 4 | Get to Know Your Study City 

Meeting point: 22 Žvejų St, Klaipėda (near the Swing Bridge, next to the “Black Ghost” sculpture). 

10:00 Get to Know Your College Town

Klaipėda Unlocked: Winds, Sculptures, and Unofficial Stories.

Register Now